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MAY 29, 2024

We talked about the importance of shaping your selling strategies to cater to the target shopper—in this case the female customer. Until the industry catches up, we’re ready to assist our customers by handling samples, offering to carry them to their cars or arranging for custom-cut samples to be delivered directly to their homes.”

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Tile has come a long way from its days as a kitchen/bath product. These products require more training and skills to successfully install them on residential and commercial projects.” It’s the original waterproof product, has the most aesthetic options and holds up the best overtime.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022

” Hicks joined many retailers in lauding the presence of Shaw Industries—and its key brands—with putting a wrap of the grand event. “The return of Shaw Floors is a big plus for the industry,” Hicks said, adding, “they have already re-upped for next year and want a bigger presence.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

W hen we think of industry disrupters today, some of the innovators that come to mind include Uber, Tesla and Netflix, to name a few. Many would agree that these companies are changing the paradigm in their respective industries. As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. Domestic Production.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

FCNews’ fourth annual Industry Disrupters issue features innovative players and thinkers who are changing the game in terms of product enhancements, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

HAMONT, Belgium— i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry , settled a potential civil action lawsuit served on U.S. This enforcement program ensures that i4F licensees remain first in line with accessibility to the most advanced industry innovations. distributor Happy Feet International.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. is Milestone’s first entirely carbon neutral product. Plaster 2.0

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MAY 9, 2024

Mapei, a global leader in the production of chemical products for the building industry, is enhancing its presence in the UK by opening a new facility in Speke, near Liverpool. Today, also thanks to the local production capacity, we are the market leader in products for the installation of ceramic and stone materials.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

According to their son, Raj Shah, president, it’s in the company’s DNA to continuously find ways to engineer methodologies in logistics, product innovation and merchandising and marketing strategies to make flooring and countertops more affordable and accessible to the consumer without sacrificing manufacturer or retailer profitability.

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JUNE 13, 2022

However, the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Multifamily Production Index—which measures builder and developer sentiment about current production conditions in the apartment and condo market—dipped below the break-even mark of 50 for the first time in three quarters.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 11, 2024

Louisville Tile, a distributor of ceramic tile and related products, has promoted Tammy Henry to national director of architectural and design (A&D) sales. “Tammy’s passion for the industry and her commitment to client success are truly inspiring,” said Brian Combs, senior vice president of strategy at Louisville Tile.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So, the outlook of those exhibiting resilient flooring at TISE 2023 provided a glimpse into what the industry could expect for the coming year. Some suppliers noted a potential slowdown in Q1 but most are expecting the category—and even the industry in general—to do well the rest of the year. They’re ready for a successful year.”

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By Megan Salzano For several months now—and sparked by the coronavirus pandemic—instability in the ocean freight industry has put growing pressure on supply chains around the world. Distributors remain hope­ful, however, and many have put strategies in place to help ease the burden. “In

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Massimo Barbari, previously Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Florida Tile, has been promoted to Product Development of Foreign Panariagroup Brands. We have great expectations relative to this new product being marketed by our company!” The Director of Marketing and Director of Home Centers will report to him.”

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APRIL 12, 2024

Ventimiglia brings over 30 years of experience in the tile and flooring industry, having worked in various segments from installation to operations and now distribution. His passion for sales and deep understanding of the industry position him to lead Louisville Tile’s southern sales team.

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AUGUST 20, 2020

Resilient flooring remains the fastest growing flooring category in the industry, and 2019 again saw it dominate its competitors. FCNews research put the category at $5.433 billion in sales in 2019, an industry-leading 10.5% 1 challenge for the flooring industry in 2020. increase over 2018’s $4.916 billion. Shaw’s Floorte?

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. Roma, the latest collection from Tagina S.P.A.,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every facet of business for the flooring industry, including its ability to host traditional trade shows. The show touted live educational sessions, on-demand webinars and spoke to the economic outlook of the tile industry. Coverings Connected, held April 20-23, was the first of many to go digital.

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APRIL 10, 2024

“Over the past decade, the Rock Stars program has become a Coverings cornerstone, commemorating the innovative spirit and remarkable achievements of emerging tile and stone leaders,” said Jenn Heinold, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. Shanan Hehir, owner Shanans Absolute Tile LLC Manchester, Vt.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

“While the live in-person event is being postponed to June 2021, TISE is dedicated to continuing to provide the critical, first-of-the-year product sourcing and purchasing opportunities the industry needs—a huge value the TISE event has and will continue to always provide,” he added. Manufacturers respond. First and foremost, safety.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. Increasing your team’s productivity is essential for increasing your company’s revenue. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. What is sales productivity. Why should sales productivity be measured? Complexity.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. Increasing your team’s productivity is essential for increasing your company’s revenue. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. What is sales productivity. Why should sales productivity be measured? Complexity.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2022

The Dixie Group has updated the industry on its fiber production plans in the wake of Invista’s announcement to exit the Nylon66 BCF fiber business within the next four to six months. Going forward, the EnVision Nylon platform will used for all TDG Nylon products. IDG said it has employed a world-class product design team.

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AUGUST 22, 2022

As a result, the resilient flooring category registered a staggering $8.426 billion (not including rubber) in sales in 2021 —an industry-leading 30.3% High single-digit to double-digit growth is possible for the first half of 2022,” said Adam Ward, vice president of product management, resilient, Mohawk. “I

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

The sales industry is about two things: Trust and value. Here’s how to harness the power of both and develop lasting relationships with customers, via sales strategy. A strong sales strategy is critically important to any organization. Successful sales strategies accrue an invaluable asset: Client trust.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Ceramic Tile is the most versatile product in the industry with the ability to clad nearly every surface in the home, proponents say. Suppliers are making it easy for consumers to mix and match their styles, too, with new technology and design-forward products meant to flow from one surface to another.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Las Vegas— AHF Products will showcase its breadth of products for the building industry at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) Booth #W4109, being held here later this month. ” AHF says its strategy is simple—invest in innovation and technology, deliver a dynamic product portfolio and be a great business partner.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

2, the company aims to showcase decades of industry leadership and market trends through a booth designed to celebrate five decades of success. “It This show represents the premiere space for new business and this year’s booth is the best of Karndean and who we are as industry leaders.” At the show, to be held here Jan.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Virginia Tile, a provider of tile, customer service and installation products, has enhanced its team with the promotion of Sean Cilona to the position of vice president of product and marketing. Cilona’s promotion to vice president of product and marketing emphasizes his leadership and strategic contributions.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Across all flooring categories suppliers are ramping up their domestic production to meet the needs of their customer base and consumers across the country. AHF Products, for example, has one of the most robust domestic production operations as any supplier in the industry. Somerset, Ky.;

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Luiz Felipe Brito São Paulo— Portobello Grupo, a leader in the tile industry, has released significant organizational changes aimed at strengthening its business strategies. Luciano Abrantes The Portobello business unit will be under the interim leadership of Luciano Abrantes, current CTO of Portobello Grupo.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

a family-owned tile distributor, has partnered with Tesserae Technologies and Nextworld, digital and technology solutions providers for the flooring industry. Tesserae will also deliver integrated tax compliance and transportation management to meet the needs of this specialty distributor of tile and tile-related products.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

TDG is upping the ante on its digital strategy for 2023 by partner with several technology providers, like Broadlume. Through these enhancements, TDG aims to provide its customers with the tools they need to be successful and create the best possible consumer experience, from product selection to installation.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Tile, stone and design professionals across all segments of the industry can now register at no cost to attend Coverings 2024 by visiting Coverings.com. Industry professionals can submit their entries for both venerable award programs from now until Dec.

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JUNE 19, 2023

Mohawk Industries has a long history of introducing sustainable products that have influenced consumer preferences. Mohawk’s sustainable products are well known to retailers and consumers, but the sustainability initiatives that are reducing the company’s carbon footprint may be less familiar. Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. Select sessions will include: Today’s Era of Ramped-Up Health and Environmental Action and Opportunities for Tile – Industry Leadership Collaboration Panel.

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APRIL 27, 2022

Shaw Industries released its 14th annual corporate sustainability report. Leveraging results from the 2021 Materiality Assessment and ongoing engagement with customers, key stakeholders and industry partners, the company detailed progress made toward its 2030 goals. . Dalton, Ga.—Shaw standard . Assessing almost 1.8

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